LottoNL-Jumbo get their own rider demoted in Tirreno time trial standings after timing error

Tom Leezer was bumped down nearly 100 places after LottoNL-Jumbo realised a timing mistake had put their rider in the top five in the Tirreno-Adriatico time trial

Tom Leezer at the 2015 Tour de France (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)
By Stuart Clarke
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Tom Leezer is not exactly famous for his time trial ability, so when he was initially listed as having finished fifth fastest in the Tirreno-Adriatico time trial there were a few raised eyebrows, notably within his own team.

LottoNL-Jumbo decided that in the spirit of fair play they ought to notify organisers RCS Sport that Leezer's actual time was 50 seconds slower than the one he'd been awarded, bumping him down nearly 100 places in the standings.

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Stuart Clarke

Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters. 

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